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8/12 Lilly update

Ted Lilly threw 58 pitches, 45 for strikes, over five innings for Class A Peoria Wednesday night. The left-hander, rehabbing from an inflamed shoulder, gave up two singles in the first inning, walked one and struck out two. He also had a four-pitch fourth inning.

If Lilly recovers well from the outing, he’ll be back in the Cubs rotation Monday night against San Diego.

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